2006 Volvo S40 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -22 City / 28 -30 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
168 -218
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Emma O
I really like how the convertible the car is
The Volvo s40 is a very reliable, and comfortable car. Perfect for long drives, or just around town. I have had a few issues..but they were just regular maintenance issues, like needing to change the battery or stop lamps. The gas mileage is fairly respectable. The only large problem I was faced with, was the ignition fell apart one day- yet after $50 on a part, and easy installation everything was okay.
accountCircle Roy L
It has been discontinued.
Great ride, very little has gone wrong with it other than wear and tear, with Its age, engine does sound a little rough
accountCircle Ed Chamberlain
My 06 s40 volvo
My 2006 s40 volvo has 273.000 miles I LIKE it and feel safe in it and I would love to see it hit 500 thousand miles.i need to have a starter and rear rotors and pads instated the new parts are in my trunck lol and has a red triangle warning light and a airbag warning light needs reseting and the belt is squeaking a little but shes 15 years old still looks great in and out and I will have everything fixed by sept this year
accountCircle Lora W
The only bad thing is its white. But it does have a sunroof.
It gets good gas mileage and handles very well. The parts are not too expensive. I have maintenance done quite regularly. My son has done all the work on my car and wouldn't let nobody else works on it except him or one of his coworkers. I really like my car it's got a large trunk and I can fit 3 car seats in the back seat.
accountCircle heather b
You can adjust the temperature fast and warms up easy.
I love the comfort of the temperature, soft leather seats, the way the vehicle drives and is not loud, great mileage as well.
accountCircle Josh J
It has great safety options that will help keep everyone protected
The car is very comfortable. The ride is smooth and provides great performance. Handles well in all weather.
accountCircle Kat H
Overall great, not much trunk space, affordable, reliable, safe
Reliable, safe, good gas mileage, stylish, affordable
accountCircle Sergio T
The vehicle belongs to me.
I like my vehicle because the ac blows nice and cold. I also enjoy the reliability of my vehicle. I have never once has an issue with my vehicle.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Janice D
It was my moms car. I don't like mercury's.
This mercury constantly floods in the backseat floor board. The power windows sometimes don't work. The windshield is cracked all the way across.
accountCircle Griffin E
When it runs, it's great. When anything breaks, your screwed.
It's great until it has issues. Recently, the coolant reservoir cracked, and that was $600 to replace it. A few months ago, the fuel rail pressure sensor broke, and that was a $400 fix. It's so stinking expensive to fix it when anything goes wrong. It really isn't worth it.
accountCircle Lionel N
It's strong car been in an accident and only the outside was damaged.
My car is simple, I have no real big issues with it. It's an old car so it makes a loud noise when you start it. It's not good to drive in the winter it gets stuck too often.
accountCircle Kyle B
A dependable starter vehicle
Overall dependable vehicle. I've had it for 3 years now with only minor problems. I bought it used so some issues are expected. Air conditioning does not work which is a problem during the summer. Also the sunroof leaks. However, performance is up to par with a 13 year old vehicle.
accountCircle Kimberly S
Very high safety rating. Rated as safest vehicle on the road.
Great and fun car for a single person. Fast, reliable and great gas mileage. Small interior and definitely not a family car.
accountCircle Beni R
My old friend that never leaves me alone
Not bad, however old, the transmission is manual, for sure not as good as automatic. But having it for years and still using it, so I can say it possess high reliability. But since it's old, it's hard to find the parts for the car, they are discontinued or if available way expensive.

Volvo S40 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.4L
168 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo
218 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Volvo S40 Owner Reviews

4.09
22 Reviews
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5 stars 45%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 23%
2 stars 0%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Terry D on March 27, 2021
My outlook, of being a owner of a 2006 Volvo s40.
I am very pleased with my 2006 Volvo s40. It has great handling ability, for being 12 yrs.. Old. Fully loaded(knock on wood), everything is working great. I am satisfied with fuel mileage at 26/28 mpg. Depends on "we" dive the car. My wife also or is the main driver!! The car is still in great shape, being driven most everyday.
accountCircle Griffin E on January 29, 2021
When it runs, it's great. When anything breaks, your screwed.
It's great until it has issues. Recently, the coolant reservoir cracked, and that was $600 to replace it. A few months ago, the fuel rail pressure sensor broke, and that was a $400 fix. It's so stinking expensive to fix it when anything goes wrong. It really isn't worth it.
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Ranks #10 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2006 Volvo S40 has an average owner rating of 4.28 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 14 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2006 Acura TSX
4.63
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4.5
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2006 Volvo S40
4.09

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Volvo S40 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 14 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2006 Audi A3
31 MPG
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31 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2006 Volvo S40 A Good Car?

Yes, runs very well and it is been kept with low mileage. The Volvo s40 has excellent handling and terrific acceleration. It comes with a spare donut kept in the trunk.
Gerald G.
It is a wonderful vehicle that I find is safe, reliable, and has convenient features for city driving.
Trenadee B.
Yes. It has had no major problems. I would say it’s an experience drive car to work on but overall the quality is good and the looks is timeless and it doesn't look nearly as old as it is
Sarah H.
Yes, it is good on fuel mileage and is known to be a very safe car. It has airbags on all sides of the car.
Steve T.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Volvo S40?

I believe the Volvo s40 is a reliable automobile now but within the first year of ownership the engine needed to be replaced. Even though it was fully covered by the dealership, it made me wonder if I... Read More
Gerald G.
The Volvo s40 has been reliable for me. Any repairs I have done has been normal wear and tear on parts that have lasted longer than in other cars.
Trenadee B.
The air conditioner doesn't work and we have problems with the oil burning off or leaking. It is still very driveable though and has never left me stranded
Douglas M.
It has been fairly reliable although I feel I've had more problems than I should have with it, considering it only has 53,000 miles on it.
Angela R.

Is The 2006 Volvo S40 A Good Value?

I believe the price was right around $26,000, so I would consider it to be good value. It comes out to around $2,000 a year over the 13 years I have had it.
Gerald G.
It is a used car now so anywhere from 15,000 k to 3,000 k depending on how the car has been taken care of I think it is a good value.
Trenadee B.
It’s a good value if you are in it for the long game. It has 149k miles on it and is running strong. However in the short term it is costly to mai twin for basic repairs or righting check ups
Kenny G.
In 2006, it was $26000.00, which is a very good price for a Volvo. However, because Volvo parts are expensive and not always easy to find inexpensively, and because many mechanics don't like... Read More
Judi M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Volvo S40 fuel pump location?

Answer: The 2006 Volvo S40 fuel pump location is found by watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynYK3bf5Q9Q Having the fuel burn efficiently is the key to maximizing your miles per gallon. Your gas tank needs to be...

What's the 2006 volvo s40 oil type?

Answer: The recommended oil type on the 2006 Volvo S40 when operating under normal temperatures is SAE 5W-30. If it gets hotter than SAE 86F, then You should use SAE 10W-30. Make sure that when You purchase Your oil,...
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety